Castles · Mid Wales
Castle Ring Fort
In or near Priestweston.
Castle Ring Fort — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Ring Fort is a castle located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Stiperstones & The Hollies SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Ring Fort is a prehistoric hillfort located in Mid Wales. It is characterised by its circular earthworks, which date back to the Iron Age. The fort is a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6041, -2.9279
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Worthen with Shelve
- Postcode
- SY5 0PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
Sources
- osm: way/93222204 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Ring Fort?
- Castle Ring Fort is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 0PB), in the parish of Worthen with Shelve.
- What is Castle Ring Fort?
- Castle Ring Fort — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Ring Fort?
- Drivers can use postcode SY5 0PB.
- Is Castle Ring Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Ring Fort is part of the The Stiperstones & The Hollies SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE National Nature Reserve.
- Does Castle Ring Fort charge admission?
- Castle Ring Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Ring Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 0PB. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.